Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOLDERNESS HEALTH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
3,404
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+613.4%

HOLDERNESS HEALTH prescribed 3,404 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,448 to the NHS. This is 613.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
281

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,404
Total Quantity43,161
Total NHS Cost£22,448
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+613.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,404 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+613.4% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.